Mr. Speaker, I should point out that the statement just attributed to me is completely false.
Our government takes the security of Canada's telecommunications networks very seriously. That is exactly why we have been conducting an examination of emerging 5G technology and the associated security and economic considerations. We want to make sure that Canadians have access to the most beneficial 5G technology. At the same time, we will make sure that Canadians are safe and that their systems will not be compromised.
We are taking all scientific and security factors into account, including discussions with our allies and our security agents.